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Job Description Summary

The James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina is seeking applications for a full-time faculty member whose duties will include:
Director in the College's Dental External Clinics Nexton and West Ashley Medical Pavillion (WAMP). This clinical position provides leadership oversight of dental faculty and staff working in these practices. The position will have the opportunity to participate as a clinician in the faculty practice one day per week. Reporting in this administrative capacity to the Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs, the Director will ensure the optimal functioning of the practices and will work with college leadership to expand and improve care provided. Experience with personnel management of dental providers, thorough comprehension of financial operations of a dental practice and experience with dental patient software is required.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty

Cost Center

CC001135 CDM Dental Teaching Clinic

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Position Summary

The James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina is seeking applications for a full time faculty member whose duties will include:

Director in the College's Dental External Clinics, Nexton and West Ashley Medical Pavillion (WAMP). This clinical position provides leadership oversight of dental faculty and staff working in these practices. The position will have the opportunity to participate as a clinician in the faculty practice one day per week. Reporting in this administrative capacity to the Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs, the Director will ensure the optimal functioning of the practices and will work with college leadership to expand and improve care provided. Experience with personnel management of dental providers, thorough comprehension of financial operations of a dental practice and experience with dental patient software is required.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree and have a license or be eligible for licensure to practice dentistry in South Carolina. Ideal candidates will possess a passion for providing exceptional patient care and leadership to faculty providers and staff through a team-based and collegial dental faculty practice environment.Leadership experience in a large group practice setting is highly desirable. Candidate must have the ability to effectively work with others within the school and University to achieve organizational goals. Experience in educational setting and/or clinical practice setting expected, with preference given to those with practice management experience. The candidate should provide evidence of demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relationships, including administrative staff, clinical staff and faculty providers, as well as individuals outside of the organization. Salary and rank will be commensurate with academic and clinical experience.

The Director will collaborate with the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs to establish and achieve staffing, financial and patient goals, including:

• Oversight of the needs of dental faculty practice providers to create a thriving faculty and staff work environment to benefit patients.
• Off-Campus Clinics faculty development, performance and production goal setting / expectations.
• Active participation and contribution to practice quality and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensuring successful operational performance including high level of customer service, quality dental care, financial sustainability, and excellent clinical standards of care.
• Overseeing and monitoring patient care quality performance standards while ensuring provider compliance and training in alignment with University, state, and federal regulations.
• Assisting with the annual budget setting process to achieve long-term sustainability of the faculty practice.
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Dean/Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

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The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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